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This Appalachian folk song, which dates back to the seventeenth century, is a conversation among birds of different species, each telling how its color is the result of a broken love affair. With easy vocal...view details

This American folk hymn became an anthem of the pioneers, reflecting the courage of a growing nation. This setting for younger choirs offers well-crafted, layered voice parts, and alternates between a...

Some clever lyrical additions make this old American fiddle tune a delightful program number, and a top-seller! Ideal for young choirs, it's now available for two-part, three-part mixed and TB groups. Highly...view details

A true fall concert piece, this is easy to learn at the beginning of the school year. Based on a traditional English folk song, it is ideal for building the important choral skills of blend, balance and...

Derived from an early American folk tune and game, this charming song laments the girl who has nothing to wear! With tongue-twisting lyrics, a nonsense refrain and a bright two-beat feel, this will help...

Bluesy harmonies infuse this powerful, dramatic telling of the legend of John Henry, complete with the sounds of the hissing train and the hammer on the railroad track. "Then he died with his hammer in his...view details

This traditional Scottish song recalls the escape of Bonnie Prince Charlie to the Isle of Skye after his defeat in battle at Culloden in 1746. The gently rocking motion of the 6/8 meter and the optional cello...view details

Everyone knows this as a cowboy song, but Roger Emerson has uncovered a quality in it that no one knew was there. Set in a haunting, contemporary style, the tune takes on a freshness that brings it into our...

Teaching opportunities abound in this irresistible setting of a traditional American folk tune. The modal melody is pentatonic, the easy ostinato-like countermelodies make part-singing a snap, and there is...view details

Emily Crocker's arrangement of the old American dance song features fun lyrics, delightful vocal interplay, a hoedown accompaniment and a few stomps and claps to add energy. Historical program notes are...view details

It's been sung by everyone from Bruce Springsteen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to millions of American school children! This legendary song was written in 1940 by America's troubadour, Woody Guthrie, whose...view details